The Port of Long Beach is two years into a decade-long, $4.5 billion modernization program that will add tens of thousands of jobs while solidifying its status as the preferred gateway for transpacific trade and a world leader in environmental stewardship. Capital improvements include the Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, slated to be the greenest and most technologically-advanced container terminal in the country. Trade through the Port currently supports more than 300,000 jobs in Southern California. For more information: www.polb.com

Long Beach Airport (LGB) will hold an open house to unveil their new passenger concourse on Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The concourse features a partially open-roofed garden walkway, and a concession area designed for a relaxing, resort-like experience. LGB currently offers tours of the historic terminal on the second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Please call (562) 570-2678 to make a tour reservation.

Sav-On-Signs, Inc. has purchased welding equipment to manufacture architectural letters and signs in-house. Their first project so produced and installed is Pho Hong Phat Restaurant, 3243 E. Anaheim St. at Coronado, “Manufacturing in-house allows us greater quality control, lower costs and a faster turn-around time” said President Jane Kelleher. St. John’s Well Child & Family Center chose Sav-On for their exterior metal letters at their newly renovated Compton clinic. Sav-On-Signs can be reached at www.savonsigns.com or call (562) 472-5663.

Ask Erik Computer Services is now showing 3D Printing technology at its Seal Beach office. Have you ever imagined being able to create a real, usable item from your printer? Call to come by and see a demonstration of creating prototype parts out of PLA. Polylactic Acid, or Polyactide, more commonly known as PLA, is a biodegradable polymer derived from 100% renewable resources.Call (562) 212-2366 to book an appointment.

Dickson & Vanzant LLP – CPAs – will be providing mobile tax appointments on select days during tax return season for taxpayers who are interested in having their tax preparation done in the comfort of their homes. Appointments will be available in the Long Beach/Lakewood areas. If interested, please call our office at (562) 491-1901. Dickson & Vanzant LLP is a full service accounting, tax and consulting firm with offices in downtown and uptown (Bixby Knolls) Long Beach. www.dicksonvanzant.com